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Born: March 25, 1904 in Kansas City, MO
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's
Died: March 23, 1967 in Buffalo, NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Pete Johnson was one of the three great boogie-woogie pianists (along with Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis) whose sudden prominence in the late '30s helped make the style very popular. Originally a drummer, Johnson switched to piano in 1922. He was ...More >>

Discography: Eight to the Bar 1955 Jumpin' with Pete Johnson 1953 Boogie Woogie Method 1946 Cozy Cole All Star Swing Groups 1940 Boogie Woogie Trio More >>

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Influenced By: Jimmy Yancey More >> Followers: Sammy Price Whistlin' Alex Moore Rocket 88 Mark "Mr. B" Braun Michael Kaeshammer More >>

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